Handsome headshots

So, a couple weeks ago I had a headshot session with Ben Hayes. He's a student at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He was so easy to work with and as you can see from the pictures, the camera likes him too. He is an actor and writer (Ben, correct me if I'm missing anything else). Remember his name because I'm pretty positive that he's going to be famous someday. Thanks Ben!

Headshots for Rebekah

So recently (being a month or so ago) I took some headshots for my friend Rebekah Ankrom. She's an opera singer. Yup, I said it...she sings opera. How cool is that?!? These are some of my favorites. More headshots to come.

Last weekend...

So last weekend Stoney, Daisy (our dog), and I went camping and kayaking in Mammoth Cave National Park. This park is beautiful and yet another perk to living where we do in Kentucky (the park less than an hour away from Fort Knox). The leaves were just starting to change colors and the weather was perfect. We bought a tent, and air mattress (yeah, we were really roughing it), plenty of marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, hot chocolate, and a bottle of wine of course. Unfortunately we forgot batteries for the air mattress pump and Stoney decided to blow the whole thing up by himself...hah!

This weekend we are headed to Texas where we will photographing the Colvin-Younts wedding. They are both so much fun and we're really looking forward to both the wedding and seeing some family and friends while we're there. Pictures to come...

Nate and Kerri

So, way back when...in July...I took these photos of Nate and Kerri. Nate went to West Point with Stoney and he and Kerri lived in Killeen while we were there and now, they live at Fort Knox with us. Well, not really "with us," but we're both here at Knox. They are some of our greatest friends! Here are some of my favorites from our mini-session.

We've moved!

So, as of yesterday evening Stoney and I no longer live in Killeen, TX. Everything has been packed, moved, and the house is empty and clean (as I could get it). I cannot explain the relief we are both feeling right now. For the next three days or so we will be at my parents in Seguin followed by a trip to Jackson Hole and Yellowstone, WY until the 23rd of August. We are looking forward to some great hikes, a couple kayaking trips, and lots of wildlife photos! Since I was a little girl, we've been taking this trip to the Rockies. I haven't been in (at least) three years and we're all really looking forward to it. I'm sure I will have lots to show and tell upon return.

Soon after we return from Wyoming, Stoney and I will be off to our new home in Kentucky. We are really looking forward to a change in scenery and are excited to be going to Fort Knox. ....cooler weather, SEASONS, more time together...
I will have to "re-establish" Alison Portis Photography in KY, but I am looking forward to the new start. I'll keep everyone posted. I have never been very good at blogging regularly, but as we leave the area and so many of our friends and family, I see (even more clearly) the importance of keeping my blog up-to-date...and not only up-to-date with my current photography, but also current with our new adventures. Stay tuned!

This is our old house. We are still working on selling it, but are praying for a buyer and taking a huge leap of faith. Stoney and I were talking this past week about how we both just feel a sense of peace about it all. It has been a great home and we are thankful for our time in this house (our first home together), our time in Killeen, Fort Hood, and in 1-7 CAV, and all the wonderful friends we have made along the way.



Here are some photos from our last trip to Wyoming.


Mammoth Hot Springs. Look at those colors...

Courtney's Maternity (a different Courtney from the previous post:)

My great sister-in-law purchased a gift certificate for her friend Courtney a few months ago. (gift certificates do make great shower presents). Stoney and I got to visit with Courtney over July 4th weekend and we set up the pictures for the next week. Nicholas (Courtney's husband) and their sweet pup joined in on some of the photo action too. Baby Eisley should be coming soon ...in fact, she may already be here!

This first one is my favorite...I think. There are several that I really like.



















...a little different, but I love the simplicity of Courtney's silhouetted baby bump.



Thanks PJ for getting the gift certificate for Courtney. Courtney and Nick, I wish you all the best...hope to meet Eisley soon!

Courtney's Bridals

So, this session one might call a trash the dress session (and that's what we intended it to be), but only if you consider trashing your dress is walking through a beautiful creek with crystal clear water. Hah! If you don't know what a Trash the Dress Session is, here is a great example.
Courtney and I had a blast at this "trash the dress session." We ended up getting some great bridal shots and had some fun taking pictures in the water too. I love this location! What a great find; if only I would have discovered it two years ago (since we're leaving in less than a month for Fort Knox, Kentucky). Since I found it I've done nearly all of my sessions at this gorgeous location.





Starting off slow with the toes in the water. Baby steps.




So here we go...I was pretty nervous about her dress getting wet.


The water really was crystal clear and I'm a huge dork.




These shoes were her "something blue" at the wedding.




Thanks Courtney, for entertaining my ideas. I had a great time and I'm sure the family watching by the creek loved the show too.

Catching up...Isn't she adorable?!

This is Yumi...short for Maiyumi.  I know her mom through the networking group I was in - CTNG (Central Texas Networking Group).  I did a session for her back in the fall and will be doing another session for her whole family later this month...Katie's husband just got back from Iraq!   

Yumi is such a sweet and well behaved little girl and she's so much fun to photograph.  Seriously, look at that precious face. :) 

We took these pictures at Central Texas College just across from Fort Hood.  The always keep the campus looking so well manicured.


I love this rock wall...and again, isn't she SOOO cute!?!
Thanks Katie...I look forward to the family picture.  Hope you're having a great vacation.

Chelsea's senior portrait session

Chelsea was such a pleasure to work with.  We did this session way back in April, and I'm just now getting it up...yeah, I know, I've been a slacker.  Anyway, we shot theses photos in downtown Salado.  If you've never been to Salado, you need to check it out.